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Head Start & Early Head Start in Houston, TX
29 real listings Hand-sorted for Texas families Verified July 2026
Houston has roughly 29 head start & early head start in our directory — a starting point for Texas families looking for the right head start / early head start program close to home. The list below is drawn from Head Start / ACF (public data), then sorted by distance from your search so the nearest options come first. Texas is big and spread out, and what works for one family in Houston won’t fit another — schedules, ages served, pricing, and how far you’re willing to drive all matter. That’s why we show real listings with addresses, phone numbers and directions rather than a vague map, so you can make a quick call and decide for yourself. We verify each listing is real and currently listed (last checked July 2026), but details change: hours shift, waitlists open and close, and some places update their services between our checks. A two-minute phone call before you load everyone into the car can save a wasted trip. Treat this page as a shortlist to work from — narrow it down, call ahead, and confirm the specifics that matter most for your family in Houston. And if you’re after more practical, parent-tested help, our Parents Declassified guides are written for exactly these everyday moments.
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The 29 nearest, ranked honestly — never by payment
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program5727 Ludington Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program6500 Rookin St
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program8575 Pitner Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program6262 Gulfton St
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program8302 Braes River Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program5550 Pine St.
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program4301 Dacoma St
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program15014 Aldine Westfield Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program5311 Mount Houston Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program801 Regional Park Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program1620 Lauder Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program203 W Gulf Bank Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program7111 Fallbrook Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program3302 Connorvale Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program7220 Inwood Park Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program2020 Solo St
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program6203 Jessamine St
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program10901 Sandpiper Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program16655 Bissonnet St
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program7500 Bauman Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Kingdom Builders Center Early Head Start/Head Start
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program6011 W Orem Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
Kingdom Builders Center Early Head Start/Head Start
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program6011 W Orem Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program16200 Beechnut St
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program8200 Carvel Ln
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program4910 Raven Ridge Dr
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program9802 Stella Link Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program5858 Chimney Rock Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program11910 Walters Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
🌟 Head Start / Early Head Start program11910 Walters Rd
✓ Verified Jul 2026📞 Phone listed
“Federally funded Head Start or Early Head Start program serving Houston. Free early education for eligible families — confirm eligibility and openings.”
How we chose these. We start from a full public list of head start & early head start serving Houston — built from Head Start / ACF (public data). We verify each is real and currently listed (last checked July 2026), then sort by family-relevant signals: true distance, data completeness (address, phone, website), and listing source. Listings marked “Featured” would be paid placements — clearly labeled — and payment never changes the ranking of these picks. Listings are informational; please verify independently before visiting.
Frequently asked — Houston
▸ Are these Houston head start & early head start free?
Many of these are free or low-cost public and nonprofit resources, but it varies by location and program. We label the source for each listing. Always confirm any fees, eligibility or seasonal hours with the specific head start / early head start program before you go.
▸ What should I check before contacting a Houston head start / early head start program?
Confirm current availability, ages or grades served, location and hours — these differ from place to place. The list is sorted by distance from your search so you can start with the closest fit in Houston, then call to confirm the details that matter for your family.
▸ Where does this Houston listing data come from?
These listings come from Head Start / ACF (public data). It’s informational and provided to help you find options near you — verify hours, eligibility and details directly before visiting. We’re an early preview and Texas-only for now.
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